American Revolution Vs French Revolution

A revolution, by definition, is the overthrow of one government followed by replacement with another. The American Revolution against the British during 1775 to 1783 and the French Revolution pitting the French people against their own government during 1789 to 1799 were both very important political and social turnovers. This movement towards the establishment of a constitutional government influenced political thought throughout the world. By closely examining three of the main causes of these revolutions, it is clear that although the two revolutions have their differences, the basis of cause for the revolutions have, overall, much stronger similarities.

The French Revolution and the American Revolution have many similarities but there are definitely some differences between these two wars as well. Yes, both wars were focused around liberty and equality and both were trying to gain freedom but the main difference between these two wars were the context. (www.quora.com) America wanted to gain freedom from rules and taxes that Great Britain had put upon them, whereas France wanted to abolish the French monarchy and form a better government where people had more freedom of speech.

The French and American Revolution had similar goals, and were caused by the lack of the same things. First came the American Revolution: the movement that formed the United States. Later, the French Revolution came inspired by the Americans. Both of these revolutions were lead by leaders including: George Washington was the commander and chief of the American Revolution. Maximillien Robespierre the leader of the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution. Cornwallis The leader of Britian in the American Revolution. John Adams who signed the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson the author of the Declaration of Independence.

A revolution is not an event that comes around every few years. In fact, for an event to be considered a revolution that event must bring about significant political, social, ideological, religious or even technological change. Throughout history there have been some very noteworthy revolutions such as the Agricultural Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. Of all the revolutions in history, it is perhaps the French Revolution that remains the most romanticized in the minds of the people. The French Revolution was, at its core, a revolution of the masses, for the masses. It was a long, violent affair, lasting from 1787 to 1799. Like most periods of historical importance, the French Revolution was not caused by a single, specific event in history. It was rather the result of the accumulation of many events spread all through the 18th century. Some of the most important causes of the French Revolution were the economic crisis, the rising tensions between the social classes, the shortcoming of the rule of Louis XVI, and the Age of Enlightenment.

The Latin American Revolutions and the American Revolution both had similarities and differences. These revolutions were similar in a way, because they both were fighting against their suppressing powers and one difference was the way that unity shaped the way they gained independence.

The French and American revolutions were both countries fighting for independence, almost one after another, the American first, and then the French. Both were very similar, while also, very different. Both were inspired by Enlightenment thinkers, and both involved citizens against the king. The French revolutionists were inspired by the American patriots.

The United States and Venezuela were both once colonies controlled by European Nations. In 1765, The American Revolution took place by the rebellious united 13 colonies against British power. In 1810, The Venezuelan Revolution began with many reasons to go against Spain. Both revolutions had similar reasons such as to become an independent Nation and secure liberal rights. While ideas and perspectives may have differed in 17-1800s, it was about finding peace and prosperity as it did not exist in the colonies. While whites always had the upper hand, during the revolution specific groups of people took over with rebellions and resistances. On the other hand, there were specific reasons to why people resisted and revolted against the leaders in charge. European nations were greeds wanting money and control, their mistreatment were the reasons for the revolution. Both the Venezuelan and American revolution had the catastrophic number. Even though, The American and Venezuelan revolution took place in different time period, there were similar reason for resistance/rebellions in colonies to become an Independent Nation and carry out equality and Freedom.

At the center of both the American and French revolution were equality and liberty. The French and Americans both wanted freedom from the monarchy. America wanted freedom from the excessive taxes and laws that Great Britain had forced on them. The French wanted to overthrow the monarchy and create a government where the people had more say in what happened.

The French Revolution moved through three distinct stages. The first was the goal of a constitutional monarchy, the next was radical republicans that sought to transform french society, and third was the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Haitian Revolution; comprised of an increase in resentment among the population (the majority of which were slaves), followed by a large slave-led rebellion, and then became the second nation in the western hemisphere to gain independence from european power (after the United States). The Haitian and French Revolutions are notably similar. After all, the Haitian Revolution was inspired

Powerful countries are able to leave a mark in history by escaping their rulers and establishing themselves as their own country; while being represented by a king or a leader who they are proud to be represented by. During the late 18th century, America a country ruled by The United Kingdom, had no control of the thirteen colonies. With the British having a very strict authority over the Americans, this made them rebel and feel deserving of freedom, establishment of their own people, and that taxes shouldn't go to The United Kingdom. This only lead to an uproar of citizen fighting against the British “Lobsterbacks” and with the support of the French, America gained its independence. Very similar to the American revolution the French disrespected the leadership of King Louis XVI, they believed his extravagant expenditure and participation in the American revolution left the country in poverty. Inspired by a lack of popular sovereignty, the French citizens decided the only way they will be able to change their lifestyle is by overthrowing King Louis and inaugurate a new form of Government for France. Though both revolutions have many relations, they both have many dissimilarities, throughout my work I will be displaying the reasons why both revolutions were similar and why they are different.

July 4th, 1776. America issues the DickDeclaration of Independence, declaring its freedom from England Britain. Our founding fathers, like Thomas Jefferson, state in The Declaration of Independence it that people have “certain, unalienable rights” and that they have the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. August 26th, 1789. The National Assembly of France create the Declaration of the Rights of Man, state that they have the right to “natural, unalienable and sacred rights of man” and continue to list grievances that they have. Both of these revolutions were based off of similar morals: that man has the right to freedom. Although the French and American Revolutions were both caused due to unfair taxation and lack of say in

The French Revolution began less than two decades after the American Revolution. In many ways, the American experience was an inspiration for the citizens of France. But the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. In this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions.

I think it is safe to say that the French Revolution was significantly bloodier than the American Revolution. The guillotine had become the French’s new best friend. They executed their monarchs, the monarch’s friends, and any supporters of the crown via beheading and what they did with the bodies after was horrific. Some were trampled on. Their heads were placed on sticks and paraded about the city. They mutilated some of the bodies. It was barbaric, for lack of a better word. In the colonies, the colonists, for the most part, were not extremely violent towards the British and supporters of the British crown outside of warfare.

The revolution is over! I urge you to put down your weapons and stop. Look around at all the great work we have done. We the people, finally have a voice, we have the power. “Civil war is harmful to both parties; for both the conquerors and the conquered, the destruction is the same”(BK 48). If we continue to fight, more blood will cover the streets of France. Blood of our friends and family member, and possibly even our own. We have accomplished what we set out to do already, anything more at this point will only cause us to lose who we were and what we believe.

During the late 18th century, two great revolutions occurred, the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Between the years of 1775-1783, The American Revolution was fought between the thirteen British colonies in North America and Great Britain, their mother country. Thomas Hutchinson, the royal governor of Massachusetts at the time, sums the reason for war best, saying "‘No middle ground exists between the supreme authority of Parliament and the total dependence of the colonies: it is impossible there should be two independent legislatures in one and the same state'" (Van Tyne 135). The American Revolution was effectively a "conservative" advancement, and was fought